Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, says the country considers the armed forces of European Union countries that have blacklisted the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as “terrorist organizations” as per a domestic law.

Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic has not lost a single moment in strengthening its defensive capabilities and continues to work relentlessly to enhance military power amid ongoing regional threats.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council approves the formation of the country’s Defense Council.

Iran’s President Pezeshkian says no power will be able to bring the Iranian people to their knees as long as they maintain their unity and coherence.

The Yemeni army spokesman says the armed forces carry out drone and missile attacks on Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv and several cities.

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